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Article: Summer Camps in State Develop Youth Leadership Skills
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- The State Journal
- Article date:
- May 29, 2009
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Opportunities for teenagers to learn leadership skills can be quite costly.
But in some instances, it is free at summer camps around West Virginia.
Here's a look at camps in the Mountain State that focus on developing leadership skills among young people:
Camp Greenbrier Leadership Academy
At $2,850 for a three-week session, this is the priciest of the state's youth leadership offerings.
Situated on the banks of the Greenbrier River in Alderson, the camp is designed to physically and intellectually challenge young men between the ages of 16-18. Leadership skills are encourgaged during activities ranging from white water rafting and rock climbing to public speaking, goal setting and time ...